Dear Martin,
Thank you for your application to perform at DRUNKEN NIGHTS. We had an overwhelming response to the opportunity, with 117 proposals and just 19 performance slots. Unfortunately, on this occasion we have not chosen your work to be part of the project.
We would like to assure you that a great deal of consideration went into the selection process, which took several days. Given the large number of applicants, we are unable to provide individual feedback for those not selected. However, here is some general feedback for all applicants:
The successful works responded clearly to the pub-based brief, i.e. the form, style and content was informed by pub traditions, architecture and entertainment. In many cases, artists wrote clearly about how they were inspired to make work for pubs, but were less effective in putting across what the performance would actually be. In addition, we favoured artists who we believed showed potential for future development, mentoring and support. Finally, the final programme was selected to present an interesting mix of work on each night, and we were faced with some very difficult decisions.
We are sorry to write to you with disappointing news, but we hope that it will not put you off applying for future Drunken Chorus projects.
